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August 21-28, 2014

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Assoc. Editors Patrick Fancher Ygal Kaufman Johnny Beaver

Words Greg Meyers Bethany Carlson Dave DeLuca Maggie Nelson Johnny Beaver Ygal Kaufman Alexandra Schaefers

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Circulation Melissa Spaulding-Ross

Cover Bobbi Dickerson

What’s InsIde thIs Week?3 OSU Divest Falls Short; Foster Care Seeks Volunteers; Solar Race Team Goes Global

4 As the State Turns; Pedicab Junction

5 Dog People

6 AnimalDefendersProfiled;Animal ProfilersDefended

7 Local Shelters Get It Done

8 Mobile Groomer (hint: it’s not a barber for your cell phone)

10 8 Days a Week (we lo-o-o-o-ove you…)

14 Comic: Castle of Fun by Jack Compere

15 When Your Best Friend Moves On…

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The OSU Foundation has declared that it will not divest its holdings in fossil

fuels, claiming that it would negatively impact the foundation’s ability to support the university financially. The news has to be seen as a significant blow to the efforts of those pushing for OSU to get out of what they consider dirty money.

Around six percent of the foundation’s $670 million in assets will remain invested in companies connected to the development or distribution of fossil fuels. As is often the case when dealing with significant amounts of money, short-term financial interests trump long-term environmental concerns.

Ruth A. Beyer, chair of the board of trustees for the OSU Foundation, wrote a letter to the OSU community explaining the reasons behind the rejection. In her letter, Beyer defends the foundation’s decision by explaining that “categorically removing this sector would violate prudent investing rules.” Furthermore, Beyer states that the foundation would not be able to meet its “legal obligation to show that divestment would not negatively impact our capacity to support the university financially.” She also points out that OSU is already “a university deeply involved in the goals of controlling carbon output, developing alternative sources of energy, and

training skilled and thoughtful leaders.”

But if OSU is serious about its involvement in reducing carbon output, why invest millions in the companies most responsible for producing it? This is the question asked by a group of environmentally conscious students, faculty, and staff known as OSU Divest.

Deeply concerned about the university’s role in anthropogenic climate change, OSU Divest made it their mission to “convince, urge, or force the OSU Foundation to divest its holdings in fossil fuel companies and replace these with investments in socially responsible stock holdings.” After over a year of fighting, the group was ultimately unable to convince the OSU Foundation that divestment could be financially advantageous. As a fiduciary for financial donations to the university, return on investment is the foundation’s primary concern.

Financial matters were not the only

reason given for the foundation’s rejection, however. Beyer writes that the foundation was “not convinced that the divestment strategy will produce tangible benefits,” claiming that even “OSU Divest acknowledged that it would be more symbolic than substantive.”

Professor Kenneth Winograd, a spokesperson for OSU Divest, states that ‘’OSU divesting would have an electric effect nationally, reinforcing our brand as an environmental university.” Aside from being the morally righteous thing to do, Winograd says that OSU divesting would “help accelerate the synergy of faith groups and universities who are divesting around the world” and “change the public’s awareness about the crisis.”

In spite of OSU Divest’s efforts, it seems that the OSU Foundation’s holdings in fossil fuels will stay secure for as long as they remain profitable. The foundation will not rule out divestment in the future, however, as they assure the campus community that they will monitor the issue as the debate continues. In the meantime, OSU Divest will continue its efforts to shift public perception of the foundation’s investments and the university’s direction on the environment.

For more information on the OSU Divest movement, go to http://350corvallis.org/actions/divestment/.

OSU EnginEEring StUdEntS ChaSing thE SUn in 2015Solar Vehicle Club Headed to Abu DhabiThe OSU Solar Vehicle Team has

been around for a decade and has been profiled in these pages before. Now they have a unique opportunity to share their successful experience: they have been invited to participate in the first Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge to be held in January. The invite is due in large part to their recent success in this year’s Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and American Solar Challenge (ASC).

The FSGP is a track race which rewards teams for completing the most laps in three days. OSU came in second to the University of Michigan (UM). One hundred twenty-four laps were completed by our squad, just 40 laps short of UM. ASC is a five-stage road race spanning over 1,700 miles from Austin, Texas to St. Paul, Minnesota. The Beavers finished in sixth place. Just over six hours separated the third- and sixth-place finishing team’s times. In the world of solar vehicle racing, that’s almost the equivalent of a photo finish.

The Abu Dhabi Challenge will be unlike any competition the team has participated in before. Eight OSU students will be teaming up with eight university students from the United Arab Emirates. The OSU solar vehicle will be shipped to the Middle East for the competition and the Beaver engineering students will serve as mentors to their Arab counterparts, sharing the club’s knowledge from the last decade. Together, the combined team will participate in both a track race and a

1,200-kilometer cross country race.

Faculty advisor David O’Gorman commented on the value students will gain from the trip, and from being on the team.

“This sort of experience is really what makes a graduate stand out from anyone else with an engineering degree. These people know what it’s like to engineer things in the real world. It makes all of the difference in the world in terms of their education and their employability.”

Event organizers will be picking up some of the OSU team’s tab, but the club is always fundraising. In addition to the upcoming Abu Dhabi competition, the team is raising funds to build a second solar vehicle for the 2015 World Solar Challenge in Australia.

For more information on the team, go to www.facebook.com/osusvt. Donations to the team can be made through the OSU Foundation at www.osufoundation.org.

By Dave DeLuca

OSU FOUndatiOn rEjECtS divEStmEnt PrOPOSalAnother Victory for Fossil Fuels

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Foster care in Oregon affects 13,000 children every year,

according to Amy Benedum, thefieldmanagerforBentonCounty’s Citizen Review Board (CRB). The board meets on a Tuesday every other month to review the case plans of children in foster placement. The CRB is seeking people with an interest in child welfare to volunteer as board members. Board members meet in small groups, and parents, attorneys, and caseworkers may also be present to negotiate the best plan for each child.

“Our board in Benton County is in desperate need of volunteers,” said Benedum. “While the circumstances that lead to foster care are varied, all foster children share a common thread: a trusted parent has let them down. It’s up to us as a communitytofillthatvoid.”

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Poor CreDit? Big ProBlems Bad news, Oregonians with poor credit — also largely just known as poor Oregonians who wind up with bad credit because they’re poor — it turns out that you likely pay more than twice as much for homeowner insurance as anyone else.

Data firm InsuranceQuotes.com took a peek at insurance rates in different states as they stack up against those with good and bad credit ratings. Not surprisingly, the worse the credit score, the more a person pays. Oregon is ranked 11th in terms of states with the largest rate differences.

Researchers claim that those with poor credit often file more claims, and that this is the reason they are penalized with higher rates.

Both Massachusetts, California and Maryland have barred insurers from using credit scores when determining these kinds of insurance costs. So far authorities report that the sky in those states has yet to fall.

oregon rAnks HigH in HeAltH ContriBution Oregonians working for the state, rejoice! Unless you hate your job, of course. But still, a study by The Pew Charitable Trusts has found that Oregonian state workers receive a particularly nice health insurance package compared to those in one of our nation’s other glorious states.

In Oregon, the premium per employee per month works out to about $1,284, and the state picks up an average 95 percent of that premium cost. That’s like only paying 1 cent for a Kool-Aid packet. Well, not exactly, but I’m not feeling very mathy at the moment.

Although the study doesn’t look at what

they refer to as “total compensation,” there may be other factors that could contribute to state employees cringing at this entire portion of this week’s As the State Turns. For example, let’s say that really cheap Kool-Aid packet... turns out you can only retrieve it by covering yourself in steaks and jumping into an alligator-filled swamp. I guess we’ll need some more studies.

In the meantime, be glad you’re not in Hawaii. That state only pays 58 percent of the premium.

steve rulez Now for some bad news: if you think dropping poison on people out of a helicopter sounds like the best time to be had since killing chickens in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, it might be time to start looking for a new hobby. Owner Steve Owen and his Pacific Air Research, Inc. business were both issued $10,000 fines and were stripped of the right to apply pesticides in Oregon for an entire year. But why?

Contracted to spray herbicides on clearcut sites in Curry County, good old Steve floated his whirly-copter over a bunch of homes in Cedar Valley. While the state was unable to determine whether the poison was sprayed or merely leaked, pesticides 2,4-D and Triclopyr wound up all over a bunch of residential properties. The incident resulted in dozens of complaints and reports of illness, after which time Steve-O offered up some false records of his payload. However, it seems like perhaps Steve wasn’t the only one to screw up.

Widely considered one of the most complex cases of its kind, some contention still exists as outside experts and federal investigators pointed out multiple holes in the state’s process

as well as regulatory system. For example, no water or urine samples were collected, it took people and their healthcare providers a very long time to get proper chemical information from the state, and so on. Your typical bureaucratic Ferris wheel of doom.

In a way, wild Steve and his whirly-gadget has kind of done us all a favor, as this case prompted a state senate hearing on the issue.

intel lAys golDen egg on WAsHington County $100 billion. That’s 100,000,000,000 cheap burritos. That number represents the amount of money that Intel Corp. just agreed to invest in its Portland facilities over the next few decades. Currently Intel employs 17,500 people, and it is estimated in a recent study by ECONorthwest that every one of those jobs has helped to create three others. The hope for the future on all sides of this agreement is that Intel’s investment in the area will increase job openings steadily for some time.

Having started in Oregon back in the mid 1970s, Intel is the largest for-profit employer in the state. In fact, Oregon facilities are the largest of those that Intel even operates. This recent deal was met until Oregon’s Stategic Investment Program, which is a public-private partnership of sorts that has helped bring in billions of invested dollars to the state over the last two decades.

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Once again, the Corvallis Pedicab won’t be joining in on the hootin’

and hollerin’ fun down at the Oregon State Fair in Salem this weekend. With the fair asking Corvallis Pedicab to pay a fee of $550 per cab, plus a recalculated fee per ride, the tiny local pedicab service has little choice other than to pass on the event.

This price, which Pedicab owner Dan Crall sees as backbreaking, is the fair’s way of meeting him halfway after banning him from working the fair last summer.

When asked why Corvallis Pedicab had been banned, Wayne Peterson, the Oregon State Fair commercial exhibits and concessions manager, said “Our lots are not in the best condition for bicycles. Also, there simply isn’t an overall need for them here.”

Crall disagrees, saying his drivers are far more familiar with the “confusing park cluster” than the “temporary, underpaid staff working the parking lots,” even when night falls and other taxi services go home.

Corvallis Pedicab had been hired by the fair in 2009, receiving $300 per day, and participated in the fair in 2010 and 2011 without pay and without paying a vendor fee. In years past Corvallis Pedicab had been a well-paid vendor, working alongside Oregon State Fair management.

It remains unclear what has changed at the state fair that the Pedicab seems to be unwelcome now.

While Crall and company won’t be pedaling amongst the, as he refers to them, “highly toxic-smelling, gas-powered, rented golf carts” at the Oregon State Fair this year, you can catch them here in Corvallis serving the community with unique experiences, in an eco-friendly and cost-effective manner.

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Doggie DAnCe instruCtor Julie Flanery runs Wonder Dogs training in Philomath and Corvallis. She and her talented staff teach a variety of classes from agility and rally to scent games. They also teach musical freestyle, which I would call doggie dancing.

“People who do musical freestyle don’t call it dog dancing,” Flanery pointed out.

You be the judge.

Accompanied by music, a handler and their dog move around a 40-foot by 60-foot open space in a choreographed routine for a judge.

The handler is in costume. The animal is allowed to have a fancy collar. The dog performs complex obedience moves like weaving between the handler’s legs, spinning, backing up, and even climbing up the handler’s back. Each behavior is prompted by a verbal cue, but no treats or rewards are allowed in the ring. Anywhere from 60 to 80 behaviors are demonstrated in a two- to three-minute routine.

The most common example of the sport is called singles competition. This features one handler and one dog. However, musical freestyle is also performed in pairs (two dogs and two handlers) and teams (three or more of each). There is also something called brace, which features one handler and two dogs.

Any breed can be successful at musical freestyle, although the size of the animal does necessitate minor modifications. Flanery competes with a Tibetan terrier. Kashi will be four in August, and clearly loves every moment of both practice and performance. These partners are members of the Corvallis-based musical freestyle club Dogs Gone Dancin’. About 65 people (and their canine partners) are proud that their club is the largest of its kind in the country.

Flanery is also proud to be part of a community rich in positive reinforcement-based dog trainers. Most musical freestyle handlers use clicker training with their furry dance partners. Those dogs, like Kashi, are undoubtedly happy with their work and their handlers. The feeling is usually mutual.

“She makes me laugh every day,” Flanery said of her diminutive dancer.

For more information on all of Wonder Dogs training programs, go to www.wonderdogsonline.com. To see Julie in costume, go to www.dogsgonedancin.com.

CAnine PortrAit PAinter Marilyn Cherry has always had a knack for sketching. She also loves dogs. It

makes perfect sense that she combines the two.

Cherry has been drawing almost all of her life. At first there were a handful of cat and horse portraits, but dogs quickly became her favorite subjects. For years the works were given as gifts to friends and family.

With a little help from classes at LBCC, Cherry has expanded her artistic repertoire to include pencil, pen, and oils, and is currently experimenting with an art drawing app on her tablet.

She prefers canine subjects to human

ones. While the latter are much better at sitting still, there’s little chance of offending a dog. Cherry does most of her work by looking at photos. Meeting the dog in person also helps her capture its personality.

“The important thing is to capture the essence of an animal... because you want the dog’s owner to feel like ‘That’s my dog.’”

Cherry has painted or drawn a variety of breeds ranging from golden retrievers to vizslas. Her favorite breed is the Australian shepherd. Her favorite model is her six-year-old Aussie, Kiira.

The two compete in agility competitions regularly. As a result, Cherry spends plenty of time around fellow dog-lovers. Dog-lovers tend to love portraits of their animals. Luckily, Cherry is always ready with a pen or a brush.

If you’re interested in having your favorite furry friend immortalized on canvas or paper, email Marilyn at [email protected].

in-Home Pet sitter Heidi Sterling makes her living as an in-home pet sitter. She’s been building up her business since 2004 to a staggering 200 current clients. Luckily, a few of those critters are only semi-regulars.

Most of Sterling’s clients are in Corvallis, but she is expanding into Albany and has traveled as far north as Monmouth.

Pet sitting is a seven-day-a-week job, and no two days are alike. Sometimes dog-walking and cat-petting can take as long as 14 hours. The busiest times are summer and around major holidays. Vacations for pet sitters are few and far between. Despite having little spare time, Sterling says that running her own business gives her a certain freedom not found in a traditional 9 to 5 job.

The name of her business is Kitty Meow Meow, but Sterling is much more than a cat sitter.

“Over the years, I have taken care of some unusual pets, including a tarantula, snakes, water turtles, and geckos.”

What’s the best part of the job?

“What I enjoy most about pet sitting is getting to know and love all kinds of animals, and becoming an integral part of their lives.”

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Benton County’s District Attorney John Haroldson was recently honored

by the Animal Legal Defense Fund for his work in prosecuting animal welfare cases. Specifically, he was named one of the top 10 advocates for animal rights in the country for installing attorney Jake Kamins as a full-time animal welfare prosecutor throughout Oregon. In 2012, Kamins was similarly honored for animal rights work in Multnomah County. Haroldson funded the position through a grant from the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and provided the Benton County DA’s office as a base for Kamins’ operations.

Haroldson, who’s been working as a criminal prosecutor for 25 years, said, “The thing that you come to appreciate is the continuum that exists in types of criminal conduct, and how that continuum extends to how people treat animals.” He mentions domestic violence cases in which the violence widens to affect animals, and reports that they’ve seen a range of maltreatment of both livestock and pets, from neglect to animal hoarding to physical abuse. Haroldson continued, “With the work that Jake is doing, it’s really an opportunity to get a closer look at what these trends are. All of us are on an important learning curve of being more aware of the factors surrounding animal cruelty.”

Kamins is currently working on cases in Benton, Columbia, Crook, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Malheur, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Umatilla, and Yamhill counties. Haroldson emphasized the importance of Kamins’ role: “I think he’s doing a fantastic job. He’s a person who is all in—he’s very dedicated to advocating for protecting

animals from cruelty. He’s very hard-working, very driven, and I think he’s a perfect fit for this position.”

Haroldson continued, “He’s the one who’s having to cover territory all over the state, and he is really on the ball. He’s a key player in raising our awareness and educating us in terms of what we’re seeing statewide.”

Asked what the hardest part of his job is, Haroldson replied, “You have animals that suffer as a result of cruelty. When you encounter an animal that’s in pretty dire straits, that tells a story of suffering that’s in some cases pretty drawn-out. I think that’s tough for anybody to look at.”

Haroldson also mentioned the rewards of seeing animals rehabilitated after being rescued from abuse. “One common aspect that is inextricably tied to justice is how we treat the weakest members of our society. Our pets and livestock are completely dependent on our care. They can’t call 911 and say, ‘Help, I’m in danger.’ It’s incumbent on us, if an animal is starving to death or living in squalid conditions, we need to be able to respond to that. If we don’t, no one will.”

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Bobcats chasing your Chihuahua? Never fear, animal control is here.

Therearetwoanimalcontrolofficersinour area—one working with the Corvallis Police Department, the other employed by Benton County. When they are off duty,thepoliceorsheriff’sofficestepinto help.

Michele Tracy drives the Corvallis Police Department Animal Control truck Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Her primary responsibility is to protect the public from dangerous animals, but her daily routine is usually less exciting than you might expect.

The majority of Tracy’s work involves chasing down loose dogs. She takes them back home when she can, or holds them in her truck temporarily if she cannot. If a dog bites a person hard enough to break the skin, Tracy will impound it.

She can also issue citations to the owners of barking dogs (or crowing roosters) if neighbors wish to issue complaints. Usually, however,Tracyfindsit better to facilitate solutions and compromises.

She knows that any animal can become dangerous under the right circumstances, and has two injuries to prove it.

“I’ve been bitten by a very big dog and a cat. The cat was worse. I still have scars from both,” she said.

Erica O’Neill is the Benton County Animal

Controlofficer.She’savailableforcallsMonday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. She chases down animals at large like dogs, cats, goats, and others. One domestic rat has been in her truck, and she has even wrangled an emu. O’Neill also helps mediate noise complaints and enforces county codes.

About one-third of her time is spent checking up on animal neglect and abuse cases. Those situations are potentially dangerous because of the people as well as the animals.

“When you’re dealing with animal calls, you’re dealing with emotions,” she explained. “Some people are angry before they even know why you’re there.”

Although she rarely needs them, sheriff’s deputies will provide her with back up.

“I need to be safe, too.”

Speaking of safety, O’Neill learned a valuable lesson about not turning her back onananimalherfirstyear on the job. When attempting to catch a stray dog, she made the mistake of turning to her

truck to retrieve a longer control stick. A bite on the back of her leg was the result. Now she knows to back away in similar situations.

These professionals know to be careful around strange animals; the public should as well.

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Two 10-week-old black lab mix puppies from the same litter ended up at

SafeHaven Humane Society. Bailey, a frolicking healthy girl, went “home” almost as soon as she became available for adoption. Clifford, a runt at half the size with an oddly curled tail, was left behind. He had a hernia and a heart murmur. Clifford was also totally blind.

Spoiler alert. There will be a happy ending.

Heart-wrenching stories like Bailey and Clifford’s are just another day at the office for the staff and volunteers at local animal shelters. There are literally hundreds of rescue organizations for various types of animals in the Willamette Valley, but the ones most people see around these parts are SafeHaven, Heartland Humane Society, and Linn County Animal Control.

There are generally two types of animal shelters which make dogs and sometimes cats available to the public for adoption. Pounds, or animal control facilities, are run by individual counties, and are legally responsible for housing stray and dangerous dogs. Their primary responsibility lies in protecting the public. Most do not house cats. Animals at the pound can be put down if not claimed or adopted. When you adopt an animal from the county, you are most likely saving its life.

Humane Society shelters are non-profit organizations. Because they receive no funding from municipalities, these shelters must fundraise and generally charge higher adoption fees. As a rule, these are no-kill shelters. However, they usually reserve the right to put down dangerous or very sick animals. Humane

Society shelters are not obligated to accept strays, and may refuse some animals if their likelihood of adoption seems low.

Linn County is more proactive than many other Oregon counties. They regularly run low-cost veterinary clinics for both dogs and cats. They utilize volunteers for animal care, and solicit donations for needed supplies. Linn County Dog Control is also responsible for dog licensing. They do not take cats.

The SafeHaven Humane Society is located in Tangent. Until recently, the shelter was located in dilapidated structures just off Highway 34 near I-5. The new 33,000-square-foot facility is a massive upgrade in both size and services available to the public. Not only is there more room for both adoptable dogs and cats, but SafeHaven now has dozens of training classes and administrative offices all in one building.

As a private NPO, Heartland is under no obligation to work with the county or city. Their contacts with both are not particularly profitable, but Executive Director Andrea Thornberry has no doubt that accepting animals from animal control officers is the right thing to do. Rather than having a dedicated facility, both the county and the City of Corvallis contract out space and services from Heartland Animal Control officers. Both the City of Corvallis and Benton County have keys to the back room of Heartland Humane Society, and will drop off animals even when the building is unstaffed.

Thornberry’s staff never know what they will find waiting for them when they report for work. They have cared for

everything from a parrot to a tortoise and plenty in between. Most often, however, the back kennels contain stray dogs. The Heartland staff coordinates with animal control officers to either reunite animals with owners or find them new homes. Some of those dogs end up in the adoption area. Others become projects for the staff, who must utilize their connections at countless animal agencies in search of appropriate homes or at least better short-term solutions.

Heartland also has a Humane Education program dedicated to community education. Staff members bring animals to local schools, fill Camp Catnip with fun furry friends, and invite kids into the shelter for Kindness Kids Club.

Back to the story of the ironically named Clifford. Kari and Scott Lasswell sent their son JD to SafeHaven to pick out a new puppy for the home. The family’s boxer, Harley, was in need of a new playmate. JD came home with Bailey on a Monday. By Tuesday, Mom, Dad, and sister Cassie all agreed that the puppy siblings should be reunited in the Lasswell home. Now Harley acts like a big protective mother to her two puppy playmates. Clifford’s blindness doesn’t keep him from exploring the backyard. If the little guy gets lost, he will either listen for the jingle of Bailey’s tags or camp out under a bush until his sister finds him.

You can follow the progress of the Lasswell dogs on Facebook by going to Clifford’s Calamities. See local adoptable animals online at www.safehavenhumane.org, www.heartlandhumane.org, or http://co.linn.or.us.

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10:02 a.m. Location: NW Conifer. Parents Karen and Kip greeted us on their front porch with a tiny shaking Yorkshire in tow. My first victim of the day was named Charo. For Celia, this was just the next one up. Ten-hour days were the norm in the van.

We ran an extension cord into the garage and took Charo to her fate.

Her quaking stopped once the tools came out. That brave little furball perked right up once Celia set her on the table for inspection. A clip here and a comb there got the ball rolling, and then it was into the tub with her. She took a hosing and subsequent blow-dry treatment like a champ. Before I knew it, the buzz of electric clippers filled the metal salon and we were done.

11:15 a.m. Location: NW Twinberry. The next job was more than double the dog. Her name was Goose, but on the street they called her Splotch. Her grey and black hair said Australian, but the curls were all poodle. The clippers got a heavy workout even before bath time.

It took 90 minutes to transform Splotch into a smiling statuesque siren. Freddie, up to his shoulders in discarded hair, drifted off on the floor. My host used the extra

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CurTis MoneTTe

Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. 8:30 p.m. Free.

What is there to say about Curtis Monette? He’s an excellent local guitar player with a funky streak and a voice to match. There’s a few demos up on https://myspace.com/curtismonette, but you have to catch the show to get the full effect.

slighTly rebellious

Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd. 7:30 to 9 p.m.

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Friday, August 22The ATi norThwesT ArT And Air FesTivAl

Timber-Linn Park, Albany. Free. Parking: $5.

The festival kicks off at 6:45 a.m. on Day 1, as the many participating hot air balloons officially take off in what’s an amazing sight to see if you’re an early riser. On Day 2 of the festival, classic rock ‘n’ roll’s Blue Oyster Cult and Bachman Turner share the main stage, followed by a fireworks show. The event will be capped off Sunday with a performance by country music legend Neal McCoy from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

eArl ThoMAs

Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20-$25.

This music professor-turned-recording artist has been nominated for a Grammy twice, all thanks to his unique rock-tinged blues sound and incredibly honest voice. Visit www.earlthomasmusic.com for more, and be sure to snag your tickets before they’re gone.

saturday, August 23wesT My Friend

Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. $5.

Victoria’s West My Friend (www.westmyfriend.com) challenges pop ideals while locals Brutal Bridges Band (www.facebook.com/BrutalBridgesBand) round off the night with powerful acoustic rock. Don’t think, just go.

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Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd. 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Occasionally it is important for every music-lover to experience a human being just absolutely owning their instrument. It doesn’t have to be progressive or include a new technique, but it does need to drip in the fat of human warmth. And that’s what Edward Dee will get you. See for yourself: www.edwarddeemusic.com.

JAMAliA

Calapooia Brewing, 140 Ne Hill St., Albany. 8 p.m. Free.

Jamalia is a six-piece band that, by their own words, contains a wizard. These Willamette Valley locals embrace an eclectic blend of everything from Grateful Dead to Dave Matthews to funk.... and want to spread it over you like jelly. Also in their own words. Not convinced? Dip your toe in first: www.jamaliamusic.com.

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Oregon State Fair, Salem. 4 p.m. Free admission.

This is a test, Corvallisites: if you go to this concert, I hate you. But in fairness to you, my new sworn enemy for life, there is a dearth of other options on this particular Sunday afternoon. The state fair will probably be pretty great though, and if you (or your 11-year-old daughter) must see this trio of handsome young teens belting out boyband/pop/reggae tunes while hundreds of tweens with puka shell necklaces sway and screech, then you can’t beat doing it for free.

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Monday, August 25Sad that Corvallis Beer Week seems to be creeping up so slowly? Then check out some fantastic craft beer tastings this Monday in... shall we say, preparation.

• Block 15 Brewing – Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Hoppy Hour from 2 to 5 p.m.

• Flat Tail Brewing – Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Happy Hours from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m.

• Sky High Brewing – Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Hoppy Hour from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

• Oregon Trail Brewery – Open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 26CorvAllis AdvoCATe CoMMuniTy Movie nighT

darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th St. 7 p.m. Free admission.

Alright, Corvallis, we heard you. After some of you stood through the 39 Steps screening a few weeks ago when seating ran out, we got the message: you want more Hitchcock. Your wish is our command. Next up in the Community Movie Night series is his classic early masterpiece, The Lady Vanishes (1938). It’s a comically tinged thriller concerning the disappearance of an elderly lady on a train. This was one of Hitchcock’s last films made in the UK before he moved stateside to blow our minds for the next 30 years. As always, the screening is free and a small donation is always appreciated but never necessary. Come early, as this one promises to fill up fast!

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Imagine Coffee. 7 p.m. Free.

When I think of Celtic Jam, I think of 30-year-old marmalade that has turned green. Thankfully for you, this Celtic Jam is actually just a hell of an awesome treat to give your ears.

wednesday, August 27KierA lynn

Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Local singer, songwriter, and poet Kiera Lynn’s solo performance will feature folk hop (a hip-hop and folk mash-up) and spoken word.

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215 SW 4th St. All shows: $6.

If you’re like me, you’re poor, love movies, and would sacrifice a few fingers for some air conditioning. If you’ve read the headline to this bit of text, then you know you’re in luck. Heck, bring your own greasy container for discounted popcorn. Make a night of it in the sassiest local theater, and give your Netflix account a rest.

Thursday, August 28deviCe grips

Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. Free.

Somewhat indescribable, PDX’s Device Grips is a soulful mixture of hip-hop, blues, and psychedelia that will unlikely fail to charm anyone looking for a powerful groove and intelligent lyrics. Check out www.reverbnation.com/devicegrips for a sonic preview.

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Cloud & kelly’s, 126 SW 1st St. 9 p.m. Cost: $3-$5.

Feeding Frenzy is an Alaskan folk quintet with an original voice that’ll deliver a breath of fresh air in an oversaturated folk market. The website www.reverbnation.com/feedingfrenzyak has all the evidence you need. Beyond that, the show features Oregonian bluegrass giants Red Diesel, who played an amazing set at Imagine Coffee last week.

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ThursdAy, Aug.21Meditation/Mindfulness at Willamette Wellness Center. 6735 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 10 – 11 a.m. Learn various meditation techniques to find inner calm, maintain good health, and reduce stress. For info, call 971-218-6798 or visit https://sites.google.com/site/carolynschechtman.

osused store Three-day Clearance sale. 644 SW 13th St., Corvallis. Noon – 4 p.m. Look for special clearance stickers on merchandise throughout the store; the prices on those items will drop throughout the week: 25% off Wednesday, 50% off Thursday, and 75% off on Friday. Items include furniture, computers and computer accessories, sporting goods, bicycles, household items, and more. For info, visit http://surplus.oregonstate.edu.

beer Tastings at First Alternative North. 2855 NW Grant Ave., Corvallis. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Cob work parties. Old Mill Center for Children and Families, 1650 SW 45th Pl., Corvallis. 5 – 7:30 p.m. Get your hands dirty! Help finish up a cob structure; learn cob-building techniques and help out the community. For info, visit www.oldmillcenter.org.

sage Concert Family bike ride. Avery Park. 5:30 p.m. Ride from Avery Park to Starker Arts Park for a free Sage Music Concert. Ride will depart at 5:30 p.m.

Artist reception: ‘expanding vision.’ The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Meet the artists behind “Expanding Vision” and network with other art enthusiasts. This juried show features works of mobile photography, photos created only on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. For info, visit www.theartscenter.net.

sAge Concert series. Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 6 – 10 p.m. The music will be a diverse mix of folk-country-rock-bluegrass-jam, a little something for everyone! Local merchants will be on hand selling food and drinks, and alcohol will be served in the beer garden. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10

per family.

summer hiking series. Peavy Lodge, Peavy Arboretum Area. 6 – 7:15 p.m. There are three options to choose from on this hike: a short Discovery walk suitable for families with small children, a moderate 1-2 mile hike, and a vigorous 3-4 mile hike. All of the hikes leave from Peavy Lodge at Peavy Arboretum. For info, call OSU Extension Benton County at 541-766-6750.

Corvallis new horizons band. 6:15 p.m. Every Thursday. The New Horizons Band is a friendly group welcoming players at all levels. Admission is a quarterly tuition fee. For info including rehearsal location, call Sharon Oefelein at 541-754-6098.

Community and stafford poetry night. Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 – 9 p.m. Celebrate local poets by having them read their works, as well as William Stafford, by reading favorites of his.

blues and sunshine at Calapooia Brewing. 140 NE Hill St., Albany. 7 p.m.

slightly rebellious at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m.

Free range open Mic at Cloud & Kelly’s Public House. 126 SW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 p.m.

Curtis Monette at Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8:30 p.m. Cost: $3.

ladies’ night Featuring dJ h-ram & Josh soto at Impulse Bar & Grill. 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 p.m.

buckin’ Thursday western night at Jack Okole’s Bar & Grill. 140 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 10 p.m.

FridAy, Aug. 22Campeones de salud. Willamette Park, Corvallis. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Presented by the Benton County Health Department, Corvallis Parks and Recreation, and Creciendo en Salud, the ninth annual ¡Campeones de Salud! Soccer Tournament and Family Weekend will connect the Benton County Latino community with health information and resources they may

otherwise not have access to.

osused store Three-day Clearance sale. 644 SW 13th St., Corvallis. Noon – 4 p.m. Look for special clearance stickers on merchandise throughout the store; the prices on those items will drop throughout the week: 25% off Wednesday, 50% off Thursday, and 75% off on Friday. Items include furniture, computers and computer accessories, sporting goods, bicycles, household items, and more. For info, visit http://surplus.oregonstate.edu.

wine Tastings at First Alternative South. 1007 SE 3rd St., Corvallis. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

‘The little Mermaid.’ Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. 7 – 9 p.m. The Alsea Film Academy presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” One of Broadway’s most popular musicals comes to the Corvallis Library. Suitable for all ages. Tickets are free. For info or tickets, visit www.alseafilmacademy.org.

The Majestic Theatre presents earl Thomas. 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Earl wowed Corvallis audiences in December 2013 and has returned for an equally electrifying performance. Reserved seating: $25 for adults; $20 for students, seniors, veterans, and members. For tickets, call 541-738-7469 or visit www.majestic.org.

out on bail at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m.

dennis Monroe’s blues & Funk Jam at Meet’n Place Tavern. 1150 Main St., Philomath. 8 p.m.

symplistic soles at Calapooia Brewing. 140 NE Hill St., Albany. 8 p.m.

Tyler robson at Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 p.m.

necktie Killer at Cloud & Kelly’s Public House. 126 SW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 p.m. Cost: $5.

sATurdAy, Aug. 23Campeones de salud. Willamette Park, Corvallis. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Presented by the Benton County Health Department, Corvallis Parks and Recreation, and Creciendo en Salud, the ninth annual

¡Campeones de Salud! Soccer Tournament and Family Weekend will connect the Benton County Latino community with health information and resources they may otherwise not have access to.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. NW Jackson Ave. & NW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The outdoor farmers’ market features fresh, locally grown, locally produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. The market is open through November. For info, visit www.locallygrown.org.

Campeones de salud – Family bike ride. Willamette Park, Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 a.m. The group will ride from the tournament grounds to the Corvallis Farmers’ Market at Riverfront Park and back. For info, visit www.co.benton.or.us/read_news.php?aid=504.

James warren story Time for Kids at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 10 a.m.

historic homes Trolley Tour. NW 2nd St. & NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 1 – 2:30 p.m. A guided driving tour of the historic homes in and around downtown Corvallis. Seating is limited; reservations are required. Suggested donation: $5. For info or reservations, call Visit Corvallis at 541-757-1544 or 800-334-8118.

Author event: edwin wollert. Grass Roots Bookstore, 227 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 3 p.m. Grass Roots is hosting author Edwin Wollert for a reading of his book “Packs.” He will sign copies after.

‘A summer night to remember’ wine dinner. Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Rd., Corvallis. 5 p.m. Join Tyee Wine Cellars and celebrate the unique natural history of this Willamette Valley Century Farm. Wear comfortable shoes for a walking tour, with appetizers and wine before the sit-down portion of the dinner. Cost: $75. Reservations required. For info or reservations, call 541-753-8754 or visit www.tyeewine.com.

nights hunters: An evening Among the owls. Audubon Society of Corvallis, Hesthavn Nature Center, 8590 NW Oak Creek Dr., Corvallis. 7 – 9 p.m. The group will learn about owls, how to identify different calls, and end with a night walk in search of these stealth

hunters. Suggested donation: $5 to $10.

‘The little Mermaid.’ Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. 7 – 9 p.m. The Alsea Film Academy presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” One of Broadway’s most popular musicals comes to the Corvallis Library. Suitable for all ages. Tickets are free. For info or tickets, visit www.alseafilmacademy.org.

edward dee at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m.

Jamalia at Calapooia Brewing. 140 NE Hill St., Albany. 8 p.m.

west My Friend and brutal bridges band at Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m. Cost: $5 (children free with an adult).

broke down guitars with Fools road at Cloud & Kelly’s Public House. 126 SW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 p.m.

sundAy, Aug. 24Campeones de salud. Willamette Park, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Presented by the Benton County Health Department, Corvallis Parks and Recreation, and Creciendo en Salud, the ninth annual ¡Campeones de Salud! Soccer Tournament and Family Weekend will connect the Benton County Latino community with health information and resources they may otherwise not have access to.

blues Jam at Calapooia Brewing. 140 NE Hill St., Albany. 4 p.m.

MondAy, Aug. 25insight Meditation group. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. 5 p.m. A practice group in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. For info, contact [email protected].

Mid-valley health Care Advocates Annual potluck picnic. Thompson Shelter, Avery Park, Corvallis. 6 p.m. Come and stay for answers to questions about health care. Bring a dish if you wish. Presenting: Lee Mercer, president of Health Care for ALL Oregon; Dr. Sam Metz of Mad As Hell Doctors, PNHP. For info, visit www.mvhca.org.

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Free bike repair Assistance. Corvallis Bike Collective, SE Roche Ln. 6:30 – 8 p.m. For info, visit www.corvallisbikes.org.

bryson skaar at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m.

TuesdAy, Aug. 26Cob work parties. Old Mill Center for Children and Families, 1650 SW 45th Pl., Corvallis. 5 – 7:30 p.m. Get your hands dirty! Help finish up a cob structure; learn cob-building techniques and help out the community. For info, visit www.oldmillcenter.org.

Corvallis Community Choir summer Term. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 7 – 9 p.m. New members arrive 10 minutes early. Rehearsals will continue until Aug. 26. No audition is needed, and no memorization is required. The membership fee is $50 for summer term, and some scholarships are available. For info, visit http://corvalliscommunitychoir.us or contact Nan Chaney at [email protected] or 541-740-6068.

Celtic Jam at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Timba Tuesday at Impulse Bar & Grill. 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Join the Rumbanana Salsa Group every Tuesday night after Rumbanana’s classes at Impulse Bar & Grill. They’ll be playing the best Timba, with a hint of Reggaeton and Bachata. Under 21 allowed until 9 p.m. No cover.

Concerts in the park. Central Park Gazebo, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m. The Corvallis Community Band presents its much-anticipated summer Concerts in the Park. The concerts are free and family-friendly. No seating is provided; bring low chairs and/or blankets and dress for the weather.

wednesdAy, Aug. 27Cheap night at darkside Cinema. 215 SW 4th St., Corvallis. Wednesday is Cheap Night at Darkside. Cost: $6 for all shows. Bring your own container for discounted prices on popcorn.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. NW Jackson Ave. & NW 1st St., Corvallis. 9

a.m. – 1 p.m. The outdoor farmers’ market features fresh, locally grown, locally produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. The market is open through November. For info, visit www.locallygrown.org.

osused store Afternoon sale. 644 SW 13th St., Corvallis. Noon – 3 p.m. Items include furniture, computers and computer accessories, sporting goods, bicycles, household items, and more. For info, visit http://surplus.oregonstate.edu.

starker Forests Tour. Meet at the Comfort Suites Inn, 1730 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 12:30 – 4 p.m. Spend the afternoon touring a breath-taking working forest. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Reservations required. For reservations, call Visit Corvallis at 541-757-1544.

edible Front yard garden Tour. Corvallis. 6 – 8 p.m. Join the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for the Edible Front Yard Garden Tour, a free guided walking tour of food-producing front yard gardens. For info, visit www.sustainablecorvallis.org.

ice Cream walk. Lincoln Health Center, 121 SE Viewmont Ave., Corvallis.

7 – 8:30 p.m. Meet at the Lincoln Health Center to walk to the Willamette River Boat Ramp for free ice cream.

sandbox at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m.

Jazz in the park. Central Park Gazebo, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. The Hilltop Big Band and Mango Django play Jazz in the Park all summer long! Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Corvallis belly dance guild performance. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 8 p.m.

wednesday Acoustic live at Les Caves Bier & Kitchen. 308 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8 – 10 p.m. Great local bands. No cover. Fine food and beer.

Kiera lynn at Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 p.m.

ThursdAy, Aug. 28Meditation/Mindfulness at Willamette Wellness Center. 6735 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 10 – 11 a.m.

Learn various meditation techniques to find inner calm, maintain good health, and reduce stress. For info, call 971-218-6798 or visit https://sites.google.com/site/carolynschechtman.

proMise poster galleria. Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come see what amazing work the PROMISE interns have been up to.

brown bag Art Talk: ‘expanding vision.’ The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Noon – 1 p.m. This juried show features works of mobile photography, photos created only on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The series is free. For info, visit www.theartscenter.net.

beer Tastings at First Alternative North. 2855 NW Grant Ave., Corvallis. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Cob work parties. Old Mill Center for Children and Families, 1650 SW 45th Pl., Corvallis. 5 – 7:30 p.m. Get your hands dirty! Help finish up a cob structure; learn cob-building techniques and help out the community. For info, visit www.oldmillcenter.org.

Corvallis new horizons band. 6:15 p.m. Every Thursday. The New Horizons Band is a friendly group welcoming players at all levels. Admission is a quarterly tuition fee. For info including rehearsal location, call Sharon Oefelein at 541-754-6098.

Author event: Kate dyer-seeley. Grass Roots Bookstore, 227 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Grass Roots is hosting Northwest author Kate Dyer-Seeley for a reading of her book “Scene of the Climb.” She will sign copies after.

The Copoetics at Calapooia Brewing. 140 NE Hill St., Albany. 8 p.m.

Feeding Frenzy with red diesel at Cloud & Kelly’s Public House. 126 SW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 p.m.

device grips at Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 p.m.

ladies’ night Featuring dJ h-ram & Josh soto at Impulse Bar & Grill. 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 p.m.

buckin’ Thursday western night at Jack Okole’s Bar & Grill. 140 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 10 p.m.

‘Cool Tools!’ exhibit. Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. Runs through 2014. The exhibit features tools of regional and national significance from the workshop, laboratory, farm, field, and home. Visitors see the surveying tools used by Oregon pioneer Joseph C. Avery to lay out the town of Marysville in 1851, a theodolite used to survey Lake Superior in 1869, and a chainsaw that might be the largest you’ve ever seen. For info, call 541-929-6230 or visit www.bentoncountymuseum.org.

osu Art Faculty exhibit. Fairbanks Hall, corner of SW Jefferson Way and 26th St., Corvallis. Runs through Oct. 8. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This exhibit demonstrates a broad diversity of styles and approaches to the making of art, with faculty members working in the areas of photography, painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, installation, and video.

heart of willamette wineries summertime wine Tour. Benton County. Runs through Sept.

23. Pick up a passport and tour Heart of Willamette Wineries (HOWW) for free tastings and a chance to win the grand prize: an afternoon guided barrel tour for four to HOWW wineries of the winner’s choice. Tickets: $20, available at any HOWW. For info, visit http://heartofwillamette.com/.

‘hanging Around Town.’ Runs through Oct. 31. The Corvallis Art Guild members are hanging their 2-D works at venues throughout the Corvallis and Benton County area. To find out “Who’s Hanging Where,” visit www.clotheslinesale.com.

‘Fancy pants.’ Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. Runs through Aug. 23. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. “Fancy Pants” is an exhibition of Benton County britches from the museum’s permanent collection. The fashions and fabrics represent both individual taste and societal trends in the home, at work and play. The history behind each pair of trousers provides insight to changes in American gender roles and social norms from 1860-1980. For info, visit www.

bentoncountymuseum.org.

August watercolor show. Guistina Gallery at LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. Runs through Aug. 29. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local and regional watercolor artists featured work to showcase talent of over 20 artists.

Johnny beaver in the Corrine woodman gallery. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Noon – 5 p.m. Runs through Sept. 3. Beaver received art education in Germany, currently studies at Linn-Benton Community College, and has already received his fair share of exhibitions and awards. Beaver represents just one of the many emerging young artists in our area that The Arts Center has and will feature.

pacific lamprey geocaching Adventure. Willamette River, Portland to Eugene. Runs through Oct. 31. Get outside to learn about the Pacific lamprey, one of the world’s oldest and most interesting

fish. Explore nature and discover geocaching, a fun, family-friendly activity. Sponsored by US Fish and Wildlife Service. For info, visit www.geocaching.com.

The bounty of benton County 2014. benton County. Runs through Sept. 1. The annual Bounty of Benton County is an event that features unique views, tastes, and experiences, all in our local area. Participants purchase a passport to tour designated sights which include wineries, farms, kids’ activities, and more. Cost: $30. For info, visit www.bountyofbentoncounty.com.

‘expanding vision’: Mobile photography. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Noon – 5 p.m. Runs Aug. 21 through Sept. 28. The best camera is the one you have with you! This juried show will feature works of mobile photography, photos created only on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

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by Alexandra Schaefers

As much as we love our pets and spend inordinate amounts of money paying for surgeries and even acupuncture in

hopes of extending their lives, chances are good that we will outlive them. And just as the days of letting nature take its course with pets are long gone, so fade the shoe box burial rites. For as intimate as we are with our animals these days, it is only fitting that they receive the same care in death that we provide our own kind.

Most vet offices work with a particular crematory, so whether your pet needs to be euthanized or has died at home they can send your departed away for cremation. A private cremation allows you to keep the animal’s ashes and will cost at least $70 depending on the crematory, what urn you choose, and how much your animal weighs. Communal cremations start at $30. While the remains aren’t returned, you can be assured that your animal moved along to the other side with the utmost respect as the animals’ bodies do not touch each other in the process. You can also make arrangements directly with a crematory. Some even have the option of arranging a viewing if you need the comfort of knowing your pet was cremated alone and thus the only entity in your urn.

There are all kinds of urns available, as well as keepsakes. You can keep part of Fido with you at all times in a tiny urn necklace or light a memorial in a candle-holder containing some of his ashes. High-volume, multigenerational pet owners might consider a family pet urn that will hold multiple pets, sort of like

a sand painting of different personalities. If you want to get the last word in with a cantankerous cat, you can place the remains in an urn designed to disintegrate in the ocean and ship it out to sea. On the other hand, losing your best animal friend can be just as traumatic as a dearly departed human—do not hesitate

to seek grief counseling if you need it. The certified veterinary chaplain in our area is the Reverend Renee Windsor-White, who works through OSU’s small animal clinic and Safe Haven in Albany.

Home burials are the cheapest way to dispose of your pet, but with increased mobility and density it’s not as appealing as it used to be. Cremation is a swiftly growing trend for animals and people. Technically speaking, burying pets within Corvallis city limits is illegal.

There don’t appear to be any regulations for those living in the county, but Bill Emminger of the Environmental Health Division in Benton County recommends burying pets at least 100 feet away from water sources used for drinking and 25 feet from property lines. He also suggests contacting local officials to see if the grave site should be recorded with County Deeds Records.

Whether you have a shoe box burial or spread your animal’s ashes in the backyard you can honor them with a personalized headstone and grave marker available at crematories or online. If you want your pet in an actual cemetery, Willamette Memorial in Albany is the only one in the area that buries pets. The plot, internment, and container will cost at least $235 for a small animal.

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